"For the most part I was just looking at the linebackers, trying to learn from what they do right and what they do wrong," the 6-foot-3, 217-pounder said. "I was just watching the game, seeing how aggressive they were and all that."

Was the game impressive to recruits?

"I was impressed with the defense," Sabino said. "The offense I wasn't impressed with, but I know they're going to work on that. The defense was very aggressive. They didn't blitz too much, but they were getting to the quarterback."